31 Days of Horror: PET SHOP OF HORRORS

It’s been said that a pet can cheer you up whenever you’re feeling depressed or down. If you happen upon one of Count D’s pets from Pet Shop of Horrors, though, just make sure you don’t get too attached. Originally aired in March 1999, Pet Shop of Horrorsis an anime miniseries based on the manga series by Matsuri Akino and animated by studio Madhouse. 15 years after the series release, the 4-episode miniseries maintains its original allure through clever storytelling and character development, while still being creepy as hell.

Story

A pet shop owner by the name of Count D sells unlikely pets to people who want something a little more out of the ordinary, typically following a personal tragedy. However, in order to obtain one of Count D’s oddities, a contract stating the pet shop can’t be held responsible for any unfortunate incidents that may come. Soon, homicide detective Leon Orcot begins linking several odd…